lexington cemetery

This is the most beautiful cemetery grounds I have ever seen, and every one I have shared it with feels the same way!Spring is spectacular but any season is worth the trip.

I love the history of old cemeteries, but in May the cherry blossoms are breathtaking, along with the tulips and even the flowering ground cover puts on a show. The poignancy of the immediacy of beautiful life intermingled with the sadness of lives long ended, is a great opportunity to take photos or just walk and think about things.

A very old, very beautiful cemetery. Lots of big old trees, flowers, several ponds with ducks. There are concrete bench seats scattered throughout the property. Bring your camera!

There are so many awesome grave markers in this cemetery (especially the older ones). The two lakes have a selection of ducks/geese and they are fun to watch. I will say though it is easy to become lost and have to wander around a bit to find the main road out, but....just gives you more opportunity to find yet another awesome grave stone. Visit when you have a few hours to explore!

My husband and I were in Lexington Cemetery this past week to bury his uncle. His aunt and uncle have owned grave lots in one of the older sections of this cemetery for many years. We have visited the cemetery with them throughout these years. The tombstones not only provide one with historical information, but also with so many different architectural designs. The cemetery is meticulously cared for and the trees and plants and water features, though most spectacular in the spring are quite eyecatching even in the bleak of winter. It is a wonderful place to walk or simply to sit and enjoy this beautiful place of rest.

The Lexington Cemetery is a treasure for those who enjoy walking in a lush, well-kept place of rest. Tombstone styles range in great variety. Landscaping is well-maintained, wit love flowers and trees throughout.

This Cemetery has a lot of history behind it, and has beautiful winding roads throughout the site. There are ponds and places to sit and reflect. I normally wouldn't review a cemetery, but the Lexington Cemetery is second only to Arlington-in my opinion.

Lexington Cemetery is a great place to relax, take in some local history and have a peaceful walk. The grounds are impeccable.

I know we are not looking forward to our trip to eternity but I have already decided that The Lexington Cemetery is going to be my final resting place. The property is kept up very nice and it is a place where people stroll when they just want to have a little peace.

You may not usually visit cemeteries on your vacation. But we had some time to spare and noticed the neoclassical monuments from the road. Perhaps one of the best landscapes that we have visited, a true sanctuary among centenary trees, lakes and - yes - great pantheons. It is sublime, not the creepy, hallow ground experience that nowadays is harder to encounter. Give it a try!

We went there the visit Colonel Sanders grave. What a beautiful area, with shady trees and manicured gardens. There were so many unique statues and monuments erected for loved ones. Wish we had more time, I could have spent the whole day there, so much to see!

I've grown up going here. Feeding the ducks. (used to be peacocks...miss those birds)Spring visits are best, because of all the trees in bloom.Also the mausoleum of Henry Clay is interesting. Definitely a neat picture of the spire, with the HC statue on top.

This is a wonderful old cemetery; very beautiful and very peaceful. The only downside is it is like a maze when you get in there. It is very poorly marked as far as where certain graves are (we were looking for the Mary Todd Lincoln family plot & while we finally found it we basically stumbled upon it, it was not marked). We also cold not figure out how to exit. It sounds silly I know but please do yourself a favor and stop for a map before you tour it so you can find everything, and above all find your way out. It is definitely worth the trip. It is beautiful, serene, and some grave dating back to the early 1800's.

Wonderful experience of historical grave sites. If you're a history buff, it's a must see. Well maintained cemetery.

This is the place to come for quiet reflextion, learning about Kentucky history, and enjoying nature. There are a few famous Kentuckians buried here. Henry Clay's monument is visable for miles and he faces his old home, Ashland (also a nice place to visit and tour!) The cemetery is also an arboretum and many of the trees are labeled. The is even a map you can follow to find specific species. Some of the trees are magnificent. If you visit in early Spring the weeping cherry trees are gorgeous. A little later and the crepe myrtles are lovely. There is a pretty lake and flowers as well.